Teton Canyon
Caribou-Targhee National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: Alta, WY, WY
Price: From $17 per night
Price range: $17–$34 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (77 reviews)
Season: May through October
Teton Canyon Campground is located in beautiful Teton Canyon at an elevation of approximately 6,500 feet. Driggs, Idaho is just 11 miles away. Hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are popular activities in this scenic region.For facility specific information, please call (541) 351-1182.This newly-renovated campground contains several campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, grill and food storage locker.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/teton-canyon to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful, quiet campground at 6,500 feet in scenic Teton Canyon with excellent hiking, backpacking, and horseback riding access to the Jedediah Smith Wilderness and Teton Range. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, bear boxes at every site, friendly camp host, and respectful community.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly bear and black bear present in area; moose sightings reported by campers. Also watch for yellow-bellied marmot, American pika, and garter snakes.
Insider tips for Teton Canyon: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 13 sites and seasonal operations. No cell service — plan and download maps/information before arrival. Firewood available for purchase on-site; bear boxes provided at every site.
Skip Teton Canyon if: You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups at most sites; suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You require cell service.. You're visiting November-April — campground closed seasonally..
Best time to visit Teton Canyon: July-September — Mid-season (May-October operations) offers optimal hiking/backpacking conditions and reported wildlife viewing opportunities without early/late season weather variability..
Nearby campgrounds: Reunion Flat (Alta, WY via Driggs, WY), Jenny Lake Campground (Grand Teton National Park, WY), Gros Ventre Campground (Kelly, WY), Mike Harris (DRIGGS, ID).
Cell Phone Coverage at Teton Canyon
Cell signal at Teton Canyon (Alta, WY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Teton Canyon Campground is located in beautiful Teton Canyon at an elevation of approximately 6,500 feet. Driggs, Idaho is just 11 miles away. Hiking, backpacking and horseback riding are popular activities in this scenic region.For facility specific information, please call (541) 351-1182.This newly-renovated campground contains several campsites, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, grill and food storage locker.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 13 sites and seasonal operations.
No cell service
plan and download maps/information before arrival.
Firewood available for purchase on-site; bear boxes provided at every site.
Mid-season (May-October operations) offers optimal hiking/backpacking conditions and reported wildlife viewing opportunities without early/late season weather variability.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Driggs, Idaho, travel 9 miles east. Turn east at the Key Bank on Little Avenue and follow the road to the forest boundary. Turn right on Forest Road 009 and continue 4 miles to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Caribou-Targhee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Caribou-Targhee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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